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The talent level in Australian cricket is so high that plenty of top-class players fly under the radar. Here are a few.
New South Wales
Daniel Hughes
Number three batsman
He is 31 years old and might be past his prime in playing for his country but has an amazing record for New South Wales.
He was the leading run-scorer for the Blues with 665 runs at an average of 44.33. Could be a chance to get a call up to replace Usman Khawaja at three but would have to get past the likes of Nic Maddison and Matthew Renshaw due to their Test experience but anything is possible.
Hughes could be the next Chris Rogers if he plays his cards right.
Queensland
Mitchell Swepson
Leg spinner
The 26-year-old leg spinner could play second fiddle to Nathan Lyon if there is going to be a tour to Bangladesh.
He is coming off an excellent summer which included a hat trick against Victoria.
He has loads of experience at the first-class level with 110 wickets at an average of 35.31 and has played 39 matches – pretty tidy for a leg spinner if I say myself. We could see a call up sooner then, possibly if they do go to Bangladesh in July or take another subcontinental tour in 2021.
Mitchell Swepson sends down a leg-break. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Victoria
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Number four batsman
He is only 18 but wow can this kid play. At the age of 16 played premier first’s for Monash Tigers and has performed quite well at the Tigers – with an average of 32.62 with the bat. Then went on to perform well in the Victorian second eleven.
This included a big hundred against Queensland’s second eleven. This granted him a Shield debut at the age of 17 and made an excellent half-century against Queensland. In addition to this has performed well for Australia in the under 19 World Cup with 84 against the Windies.
He only has two first-class matches to his name but he is a genuine gun. Fraser-McGurk is someone who is likely to be given a cap in the future Steve Smith has retired. He could take on that role at number 4 as Smith has done now. Fraser-McGurk is one for the future and everyone should be looking up at this kid in awe.
Western Australia
Cameron Green
All-rounder
The 20-year-old all-rounder from Western Australia is showing great promise. He was a star in last year’s Shield season. He played 15 matches with 833 runs to his name and has a top score of 158. Has an average of 43.84 and has the bowling stats to back it up as well.
With 28 wickets to his name in 15 matches with his best figures of 6/30, Green is the next best all-rounder and should be given a Test cap as to fill Australia’s all-rounder void instead of Mitch Marsh.
Tasmania
Jake Doran
Wicketkeeper/Opening batsman
The 23-year-old batsman for Tassie is knocking on the door. Even though he has an average of 26.97, he could be a chance to open the batting for Australia as he played some impressive innings for Tasmania.
In addition to this has played well for the Cricket Australia XI in the tour match against Sri Lanka. This included a hundred in the first innings at Hobart where he was taking on the likes of Lahiru Kumara and Nuwan Pradeep.
He can play against some of the best bowlers in Test cricket and has proved he is a quality player. Doran could be a gem if he gets a call up in the future and could be the next keeper if they don’t go with Alex Carey.
South Australia
Jake Weatherald
Opening batsman
Quality top-order batsman for South Australia and could be the answer to fill the void as an opening batsman for Australia.
Weatherald had an impressive 2019-20 season which included a top score of 198 against Tasmania and had a batting average of 38.8. In addition to this play well before the shutdown with a 67 in the first innings against Victoria.
Moreover has played well in the short format for the Adelaide Strikers which could help him get into the T20 team later this year.
He could be named in the Australian squad in the coming future if they looking for a new opener to partner with Warner in the Test series against India.
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